We want it so much, says Arteta, as Arsenal seek end to trophy drought
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We want it so much, says Arteta, as Arsenal seek end to trophy drought

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shook off the nerves ahead of Sunday’s League Cup final against Manchester City, saying his team were determined to win their first silverware in six years. The north London club have become the nearly men of English football in recent years, finishing second in the Premier League in the last three […]

22.03.2026 09:15
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 16: The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) on Monday expressed “deep disappointment and strong concern” over the postponement by the House health committee of the examination of two legislative amendments aimed at facilitating the employment of nurses from third countries. The […]

22.03.2026 09:00
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London property market to see modest 1 per cent rise amid global tension
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London property market to see modest 1 per cent rise amid global tension

British home prices are predicted to rise more slowly than previously thought, according to a Reuters poll of housing analysts conducted as expectations for interest rate cuts evaporate following the outbreak of war ​in the Middle East. The average price of a home will rise 2.5 per cent this year and 3 per cent ‌the […]

22.03.2026 08:00
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Blue Island board schedule meeting to approve annual results
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Blue Island board schedule meeting to approve annual results

The Board of Directors of Blue Island PLC will convene on April 28, 2026, at the company’s registered office to approve the final financial results for the previous year and discuss a potential dividend. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 11:00 at the firm’s central premises located at 10 Polyfimou Street in the […]

22.03.2026 08:00
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EU banking watchdog sets out new reporting rules for foreign branches
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EU banking watchdog sets out new reporting rules for foreign branches

The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently published its final report on draft implementing technical standards concerning the supervisory reporting of third-country branches under the Capital Requirements Directive VI framework. The authority said the new reporting package is designed to provide supervisors with high-quality information, while also ensuring proportionality, clarity and operational feasibility for reporting institutions. […]

22.03.2026 07:30
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Nvidia prepares new Groq AI chip for Chinese market as trade curbs ease
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Nvidia prepares new Groq AI chip for Chinese market as trade curbs ease

Nvidia (NVDA.O) has won Beijing’s approval to sell its second-most powerful ​artificial intelligence chips to China and is also preparing a version of the Groq AI chip that can be sold to the ‌Chinese market, sources familiar with the matter said. The long-awaited regulatory approval paves the way for the US chipmaker to resume sales […]

22.03.2026 06:40
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UK finance firms given 12 months to prepare for stricter cyber reporting
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UK finance firms given 12 months to prepare for stricter cyber reporting

Britain’s finance regulator confirmed ​new incident and ‌third-party reporting rules this week, giving ​firms 12 ​months to prepare for ⁠clearer requirements ​aimed at strengthening ​resilience against cyber attacks and third-party disruptions. The ​new rules, ​which take effect on March ‌18, ⁠2027, come after over 40 per cent of cyber ​incidents ​reported ⁠to the Financial Conduct […]

22.03.2026 06:00
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Foot and mouth: grim lessons from the UK
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Foot and mouth: grim lessons from the UK

By Claire Powell The confirmation of foot and mouth disease on a number of livestock units in the Larnaca region on February 20 is a chilling coincidence of dates. Exactly 25 years before, on February 20, 2001, (FMD) was confirmed in pigs at an English abattoir in Essex. This was the first case of an […]

22.03.2026 04:24
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UK nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions, Daily Mail reports
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UK nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions, Daily Mail reports

A British nuclear-powered submarine equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles has taken position in the Arabian Sea, giving Britain the capability to launch long-range strikes if regional conflict escalates, the Daily Mail reported on Saturday. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The British Ministry of Defence did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for […]

22.03.2026 04:05
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See what’s ahead for Cyprus rugby
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See what’s ahead for Cyprus rugby

Dear Cyprus rugby fan, As we head into the final stretch of the 2025-26 season, we’re excited to share the incredible lineup of rugby ahead. The Action Starts Here From beach rugby and cup clashes to international action and the launch of the Cyprus Women’s National Team, the coming weeks promise something for everyone. Here’s […]

21.03.2026 18:35
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Starmer tells Christodoulides Cyprus’ security is ‘fundamental’ to UK
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Starmer tells Christodoulides Cyprus’ security is ‘fundamental’ to UK

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Saturday told President Nikos Christodoulides that Cyprus’ security is “fundamental” to the United Kingdom and reiterated that the country’s bases in Cyprus “will not be used for any offensive military operations”, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. He said the pair had held a telephone conversation “at [Starmer’s] initiative” […]

21.03.2026 18:28
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Soleimani distraught over teenage Iranian wrestler’s execution
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Soleimani distraught over teenage Iranian wrestler’s execution

Reza Soleimani, a former Iranian water polo player, said he was devastated after learning that 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi had been executed for his alleged role in anti-government protests in Iran. Iran executed three men on Thursday convicted of killing two police officers during unrest this year, state media reported, saying the sentences had been […]

21.03.2026 18:14
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Wolt recruiter threatens striking riders with the sack
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Wolt recruiter threatens striking riders with the sack

The man responsible for recruiting riders for food delivery company Wolt on Saturday threatened striking workers with termination, and also threatened to report them to the migration department, the Cyprus Mail has learned. Mantvydas Matthew Narusevicius is the chief executive officer of Maltese company WFDM, which is responsible for recruiting third-country nationals to work for […]

21.03.2026 17:51
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Sunderland chasing derby sweep against Newcastle
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Sunderland chasing derby sweep against Newcastle

Newcastle United will look to rebound from a deflating Champions League performance and avoid being swept in this season’s Tyne-Wear derby fixtures when Sunderland visits in Sunday’s early kickoff. The Magpies (12-12-6, 42 points) suffered a 7-2 drubbing in the second leg of their round-of-16 series against FC Barcelona and exited the competition 8-3 on […]

21.03.2026 17:46
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Varoufakis: Greece deployed frigates and jets to Cyprus to protect British bases
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Varoufakis: Greece deployed frigates and jets to Cyprus to protect British bases

Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis on Saturday said that his country’s government only sent frigates and fighter jets to Cyprus to protect the United Kingdom’s bases on the island, rather than to protect the Cypriot people. “It is a pathetic situation. Our prime minister supposedly sent four F-16s and a frigate to protect Cyprus. […]

21.03.2026 17:18
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King Charles photo with Caribbean officials under portrait of slavery-enriched monarch sparks criticism
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King Charles photo with Caribbean officials under portrait of slavery-enriched monarch sparks criticism

Campaigners for slavery reparations and scholars have criticised the British monarchy after King Charles posed with Caribbean officials at a London reception beneath a portrait of George IV, who profited from enslaved labour on plantations in Grenada. Charles hosted on March 10 several Caribbean representatives at St. James’s Palace for the annual Commonwealth Day reception, […]

21.03.2026 17:10
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Hadjimanoli: Limassol Remains the Heart of Cyprus’ Global Shipping Cluster

Hadjimanoli: Limassol Remains the Heart of Cyprus’ Global Shipping Cluster

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli praised Limassol’s long maritime tradition and Cyprus’ role as a global shipping center during remarks at an event hosted by the Limassol Reserve Officers Association. Hadjimanoli noted the association’s six‑decade presence in the city and its new headquarters, a building with historical ties to Limassol’s early social and maritime life. […]

21.03.2026 17:00
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Welbeck double steers Brighton to 2-1 victory over Liverpool
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Welbeck double steers Brighton to 2-1 victory over Liverpool

Danny Welbeck scored a goal in each half as Brighton & Hove Albion put a dent in Liverpool’s Champions League qualification hopes with a deserved 2-1 Premier League victory at the Amex Stadium on Saturday. Liverpool remained in fifth place with 49 points from 31 games, while Brighton moved up four places to eighth on […]

21.03.2026 16:53
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Two more incidences of foot and mouth diagnosed
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Two more incidences of foot and mouth diagnosed

Two more incidences of foot and mouth disease were identified at farms in the Larnaca district on Saturday, the veterinary services department said on Saturday. One was identified on a farm which houses 16 sheep and goats in the village of Dromolaxia, while the other was identified on a farm which houses 193 cows in […]

21.03.2026 16:17
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